Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is available for a wide range of permanent disabilities. The Social Security Administration determines the disabilities it covers under this federal benefits program. SSDI not only covers physical disabilities and impairments that prevent work, it also covers mental health impairments. It is important for you to understand the…
Individuals who receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration generally must have worked for a certain number of years prior to their disability prior to qualifying for access to such support. During the period in which they work credits are earned toward receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration and may be applied…
Living with mental illness can mean living with a disease that no one else in the world can see. It can mean facing misunderstandings about one’s condition by those who are close to them and discrimination from those who do not understand the true nature of struggling with depression, anxiety, or another mental disorder….
Social Security disability benefits are often an important part of maintaining an individual’s financial lifeline. Without them, Oklahoma residents who are unable to work may be left without the resources they need to secure housing, pay their utilities, and put food on their tables. While not every application for disability benefits will fulfill the…
Burns can be painful and disfiguring. When they are left untreated they can become infected and result in secondary illnesses that can threaten the health and well-being of their victims. While most Oklahoma residents have suffered burns from hot pans, electrical equipment, or even the sun, only the most unfortunate have experienced burns severe…